Program Cook -Part Time (Goshen)

As the Program Cook you will plan, prepare, and serve meals for Salvation Army programs while maintaining a safe and clean environment. Maintain the budget for assigned areas while ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

What You Will Do:

• Plan, prepare, and serve meals at scheduled times in accordance with ServSafe standards.

• Maintain a budget for your assigned area working with the Corps Officer.

• Set monthly menus and ensure ingredients are available for meal preparation.

• Receive, verify, and properly store food deliveries.

• Wear required food service attire and personal protective equipment at all times.

• Communicate kitchen needs, concerns, and inventory requirements to leadership.

• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

• Create a Monthly Menu for programs.

• Foster a positive and collaborative environment in the kitchen for employees and volunteers.

• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.

Experience: Kitchen Experience Preferred.

Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver's qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 30 days of employment. ServSafe Food handler within 30 days of employment, and successful completion of ServSafe Mangers course within 90 days of employment.

Skills/Abilities:

• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and competency in using industrial and typical Kitchen equipment and supplies (i.e., dishwashing machine, garbage disposal, 3-compatrment sink, mop, bucket, broom, dustpan, trash bags, cleaning supplies, towels, apron, hair net, gloves, etc.), * Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking.
• May require standing for extended

Travel: Local Travel is expected.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a Kitchen and/or office environment; Working conditions may include occasional exposure to chemicals and dust. Standard safety precautions needed...may require some weekend and evening work.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.